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These M’sian friends are changing the game of roadside stalls with their clean-cut “cafe”
Bluum Roadside Cafe is a coffee stall that serves moka pot brewed coffee, cookies and pastries. It has 5 outlets across Klang Valley.
MoneyHDB sale of Balance Flats: Guide to SBF & open booking (2022)
Although the SOP for buying an HDB BTO flat has been well-documented, buying a flat via HDB’s Sale of Balance Flats (HDB SBF) or the new open booking system is a little less talked about. HDB SBF: The flats here are unsold units from previous BTO launches. These launches happen twice a year—in 2024, we had one in Feb 2024. HDB Open Booking of Flats: This is where any remaining unsold units after SBF will be available. These units can open for...
MoneyShe turned something taboo into a thriving biz empire with over 30 outlets across M’sia
Bubble Gum X is a beauty parlour that offers waxing, laser, nails and lash extension services. It currently has 34 outlets all over Malaysia.
MoneyOnline thrifting is inefficient, so this M’sian engineering student launched her own solution
Kita is a Malaysian online platform for clothes that are thrifted, preloved, secondhand, or upcycled, founded by a university student.
MoneyNew Flexible Work Arrangements Guidelines Coming in Dec 2024—What Does it Mean for Us?
Singaporeans are placing higher values on fulfilling both their professional and personal responsibilities. Ever since the introduction of remote working during the pandemic, nearly 93% now prefer workplace flexibility. 38% of Singaporeans are willing to prioritise work-life balance by accepting a pay cut or declining job offers if flexible hours or working-from-home (WFH) clauses weren’t on the table. Enter Flexible Work Arrangements. According...
MoneyIs Upgrading From an HDB to a Condo a “Must” to Build Wealth? We Rate Advice From Reddit
The acronym “HDB” can deliver a range of emotions for any Singaporean looking to get their hands on the local housing ladder. That’s because the process to get one is lengthy and then questions later pop up on what to do when upgrading to a condo. All this means that figuring out the exact impact of it on our long-term wealth can be as complex as getting to grips with quantum physics (i.e., not easy). So, if we want to build wealth, is upgrading...
MoneyHow to Cancel Credit Cards in Singapore Quickly and Stress-free
Perhaps that enticing welcome gift promotion from a major bank doesn’t excite you anymore, and your annual fee waiver negotiation rituals won’t budge. Maybe those discretionary purchases spiked up because you feel that it’s easy to swipe now and enjoy a refreshing bubble tea or travel to Paris. But some credit card issuers can be annoying in that they pull the best benefits once you’re in their ecosystem. If your credit card doesn’t serve you...
MoneyEssential financial guidelines everyone should be familiar with
Most adults are wildly unprepared to manage their own finances, even after receiving a full education, since money management isn’t considered mandatory education. But when bills and debts start accumulating, and your plans for the future get closer and closer, it’s an immense help to have some general rules to follow. The following rules of thumb are well-known by finance experts and they’re a great starting point for learning how to manage your money, but keep in mind that everyone’s situation is different and there are no one-size-fits-all rules when it comes to budgeting and spending. With that, click through to get the financial advice that could change your life.
MoneyMeet the M’sian couple paving their own path to sweet success in the saturated dessert market
Sugirl Desserts is a Malaysian startup that sells sweet and savoury desserts with local flavours. They have four outlets across Klang Valley.
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